ebonymovies Chapter 651: The Edge of War
Chapter 651: The Edge of War
Chapter 651: The Edge of War
War, behind these two simple words, lies a bloody record.
The population at its peak during the Eastern Han Dynasty was about 6500 million; during the Five Barbarians’ Rebellion, the population dropped by 4000 million. The Yanhuang civilization was once pushed to the brink of despair.
The peak population of the Song Dynasty was about 1.26 million, and the national population at the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty was 887 million.
From the late Qing Dynasty to the founding of the People's Republic of China, the number of abnormal deaths was about 1.5 million.
These are tragedies that are engraved in the soul of the Yanhuang civilization.
Similarly, for the Yanhuang civilization, war and conflict are different.
A battle involving a few hundred or a few thousand people can only be called a conflict. A battle involving tens of thousands of people is called a war.
The total population between the Celestial Dragons and the Justice Camp is currently about 4500 million - only counting the Red Pine City Cluster and the Cangyun City Cluster;
Among them, the Red Pine City cluster has about 2000 million people - many of them died in the recent series of battles and chaos.
In Red Pine City, the population of the Celestial Dragons is about 1200 million;
The population of the justice camp is only about eight million.
The reason for this is that ordinary people are blindly obedient. Everyone has been brainwashed by the various propaganda of the Tianlong Sect and then been coerced.
The justice camp had some bottom line in doing things, but they ended up losing at the starting line.
However, in the war of the cultivation era, the number of people is not the main factor, but also depends on the number of masters. But the Tianlong people camp can cooperate with alien species and even strange spirits.
In fact, this is also an important reason why the Celestial Dragon camp has a large number of people.
For the vast majority of ordinary people, only visible benefits are called benefits; if you talk to ordinary people about long-term benefits, they will ask you: What are you going to eat tomorrow?
It's not that they don't know there might be danger the day after tomorrow, but if they don't accept the current conditions, they won't be able to survive tomorrow.
Sometimes we cannot blame ordinary people for being short-sighted, nor is it that ordinary people do not have dreams. It is because reality forces ordinary people to rush for their next meal and they are unable to pay the price for their dreams.
This is especially true in the end times. Alien species are rampant, and evil spirits are rampant. If you don't want to die, you can either run away with your family or join the Celestial Dragons.
Running away with your family will bring you unknown dangers; joining the Celestial Dragons will make everything seem unchanged.
Faced with this situation, ordinary people will of course vote with their feet.
But ordinary people don't know about the game between the top leaders, and don't know about the changes at higher levels. Thunder City will never allow the Tianlong people to make trouble like this, but Flame City is adding fuel to the fire and will not let go easily.
War has long been inevitable, it is just a matter of when it will break out.
So, now the war is about to break out or has already broken out? How will the war break out?
In just a moment, these thoughts flashed through Chu Fei's mind, and he slowly landed.
Lan Wenjiang looked solemn, but he waved excitedly when he saw Chu Fei. "My dear nephew, you are back just in time. There was an emergency, so I may need your help."
Chu Fei asked calmly: "What's the matter?"
"We'll talk about it later."
Chu Fei nodded and waited silently by the side.
Whether to participate in this matter or not, let’s wait and see what happens.
I have basically completed 70% of my plan at the Lan family. The remaining one is to use the lava cave to strengthen my body. But if there is no lava cave, there is no other way. At worst, I can build a high-temperature furnace.
There is nothing that science can't solve, especially simple things like this.
However, the most important thing about the lava cave is not only the high temperature, but also the special energy. If you build your own equipment, the energy problem will not be easy to solve.
But if there is really no other way, building it yourself is also a good method. It is better than being cannon fodder.
Although his cultivation level of 11.0 is okay, Chu Fei doesn't dare to act recklessly because there are 12.0 masters behind this conflict.
After waiting for another ten minutes, in addition to the Lan family and the military personnel from Black Mountain City, there were also representatives from some foreign families, mercenary groups, etc.
This is related to the current situation of Black Mountain City. Because there are too many outsiders, the Lan family "sold" one third of Black Mountain City.
In fact, they had no choice but to sell. All the people coming over were immigrants, so the Lan family simply went with the flow and gained a lot of supplies and technology.
Similarly, these foreign representatives were also invited to participate in today's meeting.
Many representatives looked at Chu Fei at first glance, and then nodded slightly.
Although Chu Fei didn't say anything, he had become the brightest person at the scene. Especially those who were familiar with Chu Fei, they stared at the long sword hanging on Chu Fei's waist.
In the past, Chu Fei's main combat weapon was a long sword, and a whip, which was used as an emergency weapon. These were not secrets, and there was no way to keep them secret.
But today, Chu Fei no longer had a long sword on him, but a long sword instead.
Compared to the domineering long sword, this long sword is somewhat delicate.
The one-meter-long sword looks a bit like an embroidery needle compared to Chu Fei's height of 1.8 meters.
But as a master of cultivation, he looked more fearful when he saw Chu Fei changed his weapon.
A long sword, in the hands of ordinary people, is just for fun and to show off, and is really not as useful as a long knife.
But in the hands of an expert, it is a weapon of killing, a kind of terror of killing that ordinary people cannot imagine.
Chu Fei is obviously a master!
But facing the scrutinizing and questioning gazes of the crowd, Chu Fei said nothing. He just stood there quietly, like a swordsman who was isolated from the world.
However, the more Chu Fei did this, the more attention he attracted. Many people whispered to each other, and more people noticed that Chu Fei had changed his weapon.
Just as everyone gradually gave up on Lan Wenjiang and began to pay attention to Chu Fei, Lan Wenjiang clapped his hands, coughed twice, and spoke: "Okay, everyone is here, let's have a small meeting.
Because there are so many people and there are many things to be displayed, we can only trouble you to sit in the press conference hall for a while.
The environment is not very good, please forgive me. ”
No one cares about the environment or anything. They just want to know what happened that made Lan Wenjiang call everyone over.
After sitting down in the press conference hall, Lan Wenjiang came to the podium and first opened a map. The map was not very clear, but it was pretty good. At least Chu Fei could see the high walls of Hongsong City, Heishan City and other cities at a glance.
This is actually a map centered on Hongsong City, with the entire Hongsong City cluster drawn on it, including some mountains, rivers, major gathering points for exotic beasts, and part of the territory of Cangyun City.
There is also important information such as roads on it.
By using the scale, you can clearly calculate the approximate data.
Lan Wenjiang pointed to the location of "Yaohe City" and spoke:
"Yaohe City, as everyone knows, is an important high wall that has always been under the control of the Zhao family. Moreover, the Zhao family's rule here is quite overbearing, and they even dare to rob the wife and daughter of a 10.0 master.
After the recent exposure of the Tianlong people, the Zhao family has become even more domineering and outrageous, and has even developed to the point of open robbery.
Recently, something happened. Several masters from the justice camp joined forces to destroy the City Lord's Mansion of Yaohe City, cleansed and blocked Yaohe City, and at the same time gathered some people who were loyal to justice in the surrounding high walls to defend the city.
Because of the subtle confrontation between the Celestial Dragons and the masters of the justice camp, Yaohe City is relatively stable.
But recently, the Tianlong people once again led a group of strange spirits to descend and launched a crazy attack on Yaohe City.
The Tianlong people said that they would kill everyone in Yaohe City unless they knelt before the Tianlong totem.
In just less than two days, as many as 30,000 people died in Yaohe City, and a large number of people knelt in front of the Tianlong Totem.
But the remaining people, still about 15, were ready to break out. Moreover, these people were seriously lacking in weapons and equipment.
These people are a banner and must be rescued.
Inspector Zheng Chengan just contacted me personally, and the Lan family must organize an armed force above the level of awakened ones to join the rescue team.
The temporary retreat route is as follows..."
Everyone looked at the map and stopped talking.
Yaohe City is located in the southeast of the Hongsong City cluster, separated from Heishan City by a mountain range, with a straight-line distance of about 220 kilometers.
In the mountains of the apocalypse, alien species are rampant and there are no roads. It is very difficult for ordinary people to cross them.
Otherwise, we can move forward to the northwest. However, there are two high walls in the northwest: Jinji City and Jinsha City, both of which are under the control of the Tianlong people.
The team can migrate to Jinji City, and then head west to Xiaoheishan City, a total straight-line distance of about 230 kilometers.
The straight-line distance from Jinji City to Xiaoheishan City is about 110 kilometers, and there is only a muddy mountain road - which is better than nothing, and there are mountains and forests along the way, so the safety is not very high.
Especially since Jinji City is under the control of the Tianlong people, it is even more dangerous.
As for crossing Jinji City and continuing northward, passing Jinsha City, and then detouring to Hongsong City, it was a highway all the way, but in the second half, they took the initiative to enter the core area of the Tianlong people and voluntarily died.
Therefore, there are only two ways to evacuate these 15 people.
One is to go directly over the mountains and reach Black Mountain City. The straight-line distance is 220 kilometers, and the actual distance is unknown.
One is to go north, pass by Jinji City, and then cross the low hills and forests. The total straight-line distance is 230 kilometers, and the actual distance is estimated to be no more than 300 kilometers. But Jinji City is the territory of the Tianlong people.
In fact, there are also Tianlong people lingering in the north of Xiaoheishan City, and their army and masters may appear at any time.
And during the entire retreat, it was impossible for the Tianlong people not to take action. The most likely possibility was that a master sniper attacked.
Seeing this route, Chu Fei fell silent.
It is definitely not possible to stay here, there are ghosts and celestial dragons. But the journey of migration is also full of dangers.
15 people, I wonder how many of them can safely reach Black Mountain City or Little Black Mountain City?
It can be foreseen that this will be a tough battle and there will inevitably be heavy casualties.
It is not even ruled out that the Celestial Dragons are fully prepared to "siege the point and attack the reinforcements" in order to eliminate the masters and elites of the justice camp.
In short, no one at the scene spoke.
Lan Wenjiang took a deep breath and said, "Everyone, the current situation is that if we prosper together, we all prosper together, and if we fail to rescue these people, or even fail to rescue them at all, the consequences will be unimaginable. The remaining people will turn to the Tianlong people in large numbers.
Recently, the Tianlong people have been slaughtering prisoners on a large scale, offering sacrifices to evil spirits, etc., and they are especially cruel to families like yours that have escaped here!
There is no way out for everyone.”
Finally someone spoke up: "We, the Jincheng Merchants Group, can support some experts. But I have to go back and count the exact number. This requires voluntary registration."
Lan Wenjiang immediately said: “The rewards and compensation for all those who participated in this rescue will all be implemented in accordance with the standards of Thunder City.
Later on, you can use these rewards to enter Thunder City for trading. If you die, you can also give it to your children or the beneficiaries designated in your will.
Those who participate in the battle will be given a place to send their children and descendants to study in Thunder City. This opportunity can be sold."
As the saying goes, there will always be brave men when there is a big reward, and more people signed up immediately.
Chu Fei figured out what was going on, but didn't say anything. He just quietly left the hall.
When he arrived at his secret room, he saw Wang Yujing practicing. The aura in his body was steady and vast. He had already become a master who was half a step away from becoming a 10.0 awakened being.
Now we are only one step away from a breakthrough.
Perhaps after Wang Yujing consolidates his cultivation, he will naturally break through.
Chu Fei's arrival woke Wang Yujing up. After seeing Chu Fei, her face turned a little red, but she still stood up.
Chu Fei did not stop Wang Yujing from being busy this time, and said directly: "Something has happened, and the war may break out at any time. You should sort out all the supplies. I will go to Qingshi City first and report to Zheng Chengan on the work."
After briefly discussing the situation with Wang Yujing, Chu Fei spread his wings and flew away.
To get from Heishan City to Qingshi City, you need to pass through Xiaoheishan City first. The total straight-line distance is about 235 kilometers.
With Chu Fei's current extreme flying ability, that is, the swift transformation, he can make a round trip in half an hour. But Chu Fei doesn't want to reveal the secret of the swift transformation for the time being, so he still flies with dragonfly wings.
The maximum speed of a dragonfly flying with its wings can reach over 500 kilometers, but maintaining a speed of 400 kilometers per hour is the most appropriate at this time - the speed, energy consumption, time, etc. are all relatively reasonable, and it can maintain good maneuverability, and can also scan the surroundings to prevent rushing into an encirclement due to excessive speed.
This trip to Bluestone City is not just to inquire about the war situation, but more importantly... the reward!
After the last melee between the Justice Camp and the Celestial Dragon Camp, Chu Fei left and attracted two evil spirits; recently, Black Mountain City encountered a beast tide crisis, and it was Chu Fei who stepped in to resolve it.
Just now, Chu Fei killed 13 10.0 awakened Tianlong people.
There must be rewards for these three things.
The current situation in Thunder City should be very difficult, but the more difficult it is, the more Thunder City should not be stingy.
Especially when a war is about to break out, it is the best opportunity to ask for rewards.
As for the words that the group was in trouble and everyone should overcome the difficulties together, Chu Fei would never believe it. If you don't believe it, just look at the bosses. They always have sad faces, get a new car, and discuss business in the club at night, spending money like water.
This is the end of the world. If people don't think more about themselves, even if they are not punished by heaven and earth, they will be killed by the enemy due to lack of weapons, equipment, medicine and training resources.
During the flight, Chu Fei even calculated how much reward he should get. And his own cultivation level, should he hide it?
The cultivation in the virtual machine is very easy to block. This is another application of the virtual machine - just suspend the virtual machine and put it in standby mode.
(End of this chapter)